Cross-border payment plays rev up
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The Clearing House, Swift and rivals are jostling to speed up cross-border payments, with collaboration and competition likely to emerge at an international conference this week.
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What is a B2B integration platform?
Axway
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Regardless of a business’s products and services, B2B transactions are central to operations — whether communications with suppliers, customers, distributors, or even end consumers.
Ramifications of the Ukraine Crisis for the Finance Function & How to Deal with It
The Finance Weekly
APRIL 25, 2022
The situation in Ukraine has dominated new headlines for weeks on end now, and for good reason. The country is in a dire humanitarian crisis and has affected the world from waves of refugees to rising US gas prices. But is the relevance of such a crisis relevant to finance professionals, or is this just an unfortunate occurrence that such workers will keep hearing about for the foreseeable future?
In FTX’s bankruptcy, here are the top 10 investment and M&A holdings creditors should be looking at
CB Insights
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection on November 11 — the culmination of a steady stream of bad news for the company and a “bank run” that saw roughly $6B in customer withdrawals. A total of 134 affiliated companies were part of the filing, and there could be more than a million creditors involved. download The State of Blockchain q3’22 report.
6 Innovative Strategies for Mastering Merchant Services Sales
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Fujitsu to offer digital security solution in metaverse
The Paypers
AUGUST 23, 2022
Japan’s JCB , JP GAMES , and Fujitsu have partnered for a year-long joint project to improve the security of distribution and sales of digital data in the metaverse and gaming world.
FedNow to launch by mid-2023, Fed official says
Payments Dive
AUGUST 19, 2022
The federal government’s new real-time payments system should be ready for use by the middle of next year, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said in a speech this week.
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Feds crack down on improper payments
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JULY 20, 2022
A federal government report released this week takes aim at the problem of fraudulent public benefit payments, which mushroomed to $281 billion for fiscal year 2021.
FedNow chases real-time payments front-runners
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JULY 14, 2022
The Federal Reserve plans to unleash a U.S. real-time payments system next year in the form of FedNow, but it’s an open question as to whether, or how, consumers and businesses will adopt instant payments.
Russia pivots to UnionPay for payments alternative
Payments Dive
MARCH 11, 2022
With Russia shut out of U.S. and EU payment infrastructures, the country is pivoting to alternatives such as China's UnionPay card system and other channels that may take its trade and commerce through China.
How does Gen Z feel about credit cards? It's complicated.
Payments Dive
MARCH 16, 2022
Each generation has approached credit differently; Gen Z is no exception. As they turn toward credit cards, industry analysts say these consumers are likely to keep card companies on their toes.
The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Creating Efficient Commerce Systems
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
New BNPL study raises concern about 'debt spiral'
Payments Dive
MARCH 10, 2022
Some consumers are charging buy now-pay later installment payments to their credit cards, and that should serve as a "warning flag" to regulators, said three economists who authored the research paper.
Payactiv jettisons some fees in wake of CFPB move
Payments Dive
JULY 5, 2022
The earned wage access provider said that it was eliminating some fees just as the federal agency decided to remove a prior order giving the company leeway under certain laws.
Zip ditches Sezzle BNPL buyout
Payments Dive
JULY 12, 2022
The Australian company will pay $11 million to Sezzle after it dropped a plan to purchase the Minneapolis-based company in the face of “macroeconomic and market conditions.
Afterpay adds monthly BNPL option
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Block-owned buy now-pay later provider is growing beyond its “pay in 4” plans by adding a financing option for pricier purchases.
Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Fed majority votes to finalize debit rule
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2022
In a 6-1 vote, the Federal Reserve finalized a debit card processing rule that underscores a requirement that multiple card networks be available for routing transactions, including online.
Will biometrics be the future of payments?
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
The use of biometrics to authenticate payments is poised to bring more security and speed to transactions, but some say broad adoption on the part of consumers and merchants is still far from reach.
Big tech pushes passwordless for payments
Payments Dive
MAY 23, 2022
Google, Microsoft and Apple this month began a big, new push in their campaign for a passwordless standard that's aimed at improving digital identity verification, including for payments.
Who’s afraid of FedNow? Not Visa
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Visa's CFO on Wednesday brushed off any concerns about the threat of new competition from FedNow, or any other real-time payments system.
Maximizing Success as an Independent Sales Agent: The Value of a Payment Partner
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Chip shortage drives up card costs
Payments Dive
MAY 26, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting card chip prices because Ukraine is home to two companies that produce half of the world’s neon supply, a key ingredient in chips.
Cannabis payments companies focus on compliance, creativity
Payments Dive
MAY 6, 2022
In the cannabis business, federal illegality has kept many banks and payments companies on the sidelines. That's opened the door for young companies that are using the ACH network to facilitate cannabis payments in states where it’s been legalized.
FTA pushes for remittance fee reform
Payments Dive
MAY 2, 2022
"We urge Director Rohit Chopra to update the CFPB’s outdated remittance rule and take on the high cost of international payments," the Financial Technology Association says in this op-ed piece.
Amex rolls out B2B digital payment tool
Payments Dive
AUGUST 2, 2022
American Express cited data indicating nearly two-thirds of small and mid-sized business owners expect increases in their cross-border spending over the next six months.
How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Sen. Cruz seeks to restrict Fed role for CBDC
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APRIL 1, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz's legislation, which follows a companion House bill introduced earlier this year, would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to consumers.
CFPB carves out new competition angle for oversight
Payments Dive
MAY 18, 2022
A former CFPB enforcement director told an audience of payments professionals this week that they'd best be prepared for the agency to expand its oversight by way of its markets authority.
Gun merchant code approved for card purchases
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
An international standards body approved a new merchant code that will apply to gun sellers for transactions using credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard.
2022's restaurant payment tech push includes QR codes, kiosks
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APRIL 20, 2022
From QR codes to advanced mobile apps and robots, restaurants are planning to adopt more technology within their operations — including payments — in the year ahead.
How Investors & Strategic Buyers Evaluate Integrated Payment Strategies
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Extra costs biggest reason shoppers ditch online carts
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
With cart abandonment costing online retailers up to $136 billion annually, Coresight Research’s findings suggest they might want to focus on total purchase price more closely matching shopper expectations.
Digital wallets dig in
Payments Dive
AUGUST 30, 2022
Continued adoption of digital wallets is likely to depend on the services that providers add, said Charlotte Principato, a financial services analyst for polling firm Morning Consult.
Three US cash trends persist, Fed report says
Payments Dive
MAY 16, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic led U.S. consumers to change up their payment habits, but three long-term cash trends have mainly persisted, according to a Federal Reserve Bank report issued this month.
CFPB's Chopra blasts potential card hikes
Payments Dive
MARCH 14, 2022
In a rare TV appearance, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that the payments industry isn't competitive enough and that fee hikes by the big card companies would add "insult to injury" at a time of inflation. He noted new fintech tools could ultimately be a benefit if they add competition.
Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib
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